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A standing wave is formed when ____.

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two identical waves moving in opposite directions along the same medium interfere

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a wave reflects due to changes in the properties of the medium.

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C

air is compressed in a cylinder

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a wave reflects off a wall

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The correct option is A
two identical waves moving in opposite directions along the same medium interfere

Two identical waves moving in opposite directions along the same medium interfere.

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